It’s Not Just the Second Amendment Under Attack Today

Most gun owners are aware that the Second Amendment is under constant and vigorous attack. The Second Amendment is under attack from government officials, from well-funded anti-gun groups, from the media, and from the entertainment industry. Even the public education system is decidedly anti-Second Amendment.

None of this should come as a surprise. What might be surprising is the extent of the attacks on other parts of the Constitution. The Second Amendment tends to act as a lightning rod for those who disagree with the Constitution in general. Other rights are frequently abused in an effort to attack the Second Amendment. Consider the following:

The Obama era Operation Choke Point which sought to bar financial resources from disfavored industries such as firearms manufacturers. (Freedom of Association, Freedom of Speech)

The intentional lack of firearms education and activities in the education system. Shooting clubs and organizations are discouraged or banned at many (but not all) schools. This approach results in a population of young adults with no understanding of basic firearms principles or the Second Amendment. These young adults are more easily manipulated and more likely to make uninformed decisions on Second Amendment issues. (Freedom of Association, Freedom of Speech)

Absurd zero tolerance policies regarding firearms in place at many schools. Students have been suspended or expelled for posting pictures of them participating in legitimate shooting activities. (Freedom of Speech)

One of the two major political parties in the United States has made gun control an important plank in their political platform. The likely ultimate goal is a completely disarmed citizenry and any means are justified to reach this end. Mainstream media outlets such as CNN and MSNBC generally promote the policies of this party. These media outlets routinely disseminate misleading or false information regarding firearms.

The result is that the electorate is misinformed and more easily manipulated. When we no longer have a fair and balanced press willing to report opposing views accurately, free speech is crushed. Dissenting views, whether supported by facts or not, are silenced.

All Americans, gun owners or not, need to stand up and not accept this behavior. Americans enjoy more freedom and liberty than any other people on earth. If we want to continue to enjoy these rights we need to stand up and protect the Constitution and all of our rights from those that would undermine them. Educate yourself, engage, vote, and join the fight.